Lab Errors Result in Over 50,000 DUI Cases Being Reexamined

Today, driving is an average portion of our lives, which we participate in almost everyday. Unfortunately, driving behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol, prescription medications, and other substances is also average within the United States. When an individual under the influence gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle they are not only putting themselves at risk of being involved in a serious automobile accident, but also other innocent people on the road as well. However, when it comes down to that of a DUI crime can you always count on crime and forensic labs to produce accurate results?

The Purpose of Forensic Labs

Crime and forensic labs are there for many different purposes. However, when it comes down to a DUI crime the majority of the time they take and analyze blood samples, perform urinalysis tests, and other testing methods in order to check the blood alcohol content of an individual, or if there were in drugs present in their system.  Usually, these tests are very procedural and have to be done in a specific order and evaluated in a specific way in order to convey true, and accurate results.

A Purpose Being Undermined

Recently, unfortunately, one crime lab failed to properly administer, and accurately examine blood samples, and urine tests, which has now caused nearly 50,000 DUI cases to be reexamined. The report dealing with the issue stated that the majority of the issues derived from one forensic analyst who was basically just sloppy with his work, and mishandled samples, as well as drugs within the lab. Currently, other lab analysts are quickly going back through the analyst’s work in order to make sure that those who were convicted of a DUI as a result of lab work were actually under the influence.

While accidents, and mistakes on our part are a common aspect of life that we deal with everyday it should not be existent within a crime lab. Make sure that when you are charged with a DUI crime to contact an experienced DUI attorney in order to fight for your rights, your case, and your life. Without one you can easily be convicted of a crime you did not commit and live with consequences now, and the rest of your life.

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